New build. This is my first AMD computer, and first new computer in 7 years. - It's only about 6 days old now

The install is progressing nicely, but occasionally, once or twice a day, the computer is 'slowing down' *dramatically*, so much so that I can't get Task Manager to open, can't close windows and programs, or even shut down by normal means. I have to hold down the power button to shut it down.

That's a little disappointing to say the least. I upgraded because my last machine had become very unreliable after 7 years, now this one is as well. This issue has been there ALMOST since I first booted my new computer into Windows. I had troubles with installing the GFX driver at first - it failed out - but a day later, I tried again and it installed OK.

I didn't see the temps or CPU/RAM/GPU usage at the time of the crash, but generally, I haven't seen any issues with weird or unexpected spikes in those areas.

Some programs I might have been using at the time:
Chrome
Potplayer (multimedia, like VLC)
Logitech Gaming Software
Malwarebyte's Anti-Malware Pro (real-time monitoring)

This started early in the install, so there weren't a lot more programs I could have been running for all of the occurrences.

Anyone have any ideas where to start with this? I have nothing at this point. No idea where to start - it's a new install, less than a week old, and I can't see a commonality in the slowdowns. ***Usually it happens at random times 1-2 times a day, but once I booted into Windows and it was slow from the get-go, and I had to hold the rest button down again.***

Something in BIOS? I hope not - I'm not great with BIOS, or with flashing new BIOS, etc.

THANKS in advance for any suggestions! Trying to fix the last computer, and buying the parts/building this one has been a pain, and I'd really like to straighten out the weird slowdowns before I lose work when it happens at a bad time. . .and for the love of Pete, I'd just get this done and get on with my life.
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Thu, 08 Mar 2018 05:20:47 GMTShaking my head in wondering what I am doing wrong. It's been awhile since I have been building pc system through out mu life.

But I am on my third mobo and cant figure out what I am doing wrong.

My first mobo was a used Fry's store mobo the Gigabyte GA-AB350N-Gaming WIFI, would not post, so I return

My second was a new from Micro Center same mobo the GA-AB350N-Gaming WIFI, post but froze when using the Gigabyte App Center software to update software and drivers, It got to the fourth app which I believe was the Gigabyte software Fusion RGB at 80% installation it froze the system and when I hard power cycle the system, NO POST.

Third mobo I got was a Gigabyte GA-AB350-GAMING 3, NO POST. the best part of this board is that it has a STATUS LED on the board, so if there is an issue, it will light up to what might be the issue. CPU, VGA, DRAM, BOOT. So the light is lite up on the DRAM. So I uninstall the RAM and power cycle without the RAM, as I told to do, by another computer tech person, or wantabee.

My question is , even if there is no ram installed, would the BIOS screen still appear on the monitor?

Any help, would be greatly appreciated...
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Sun, 04 Mar 2018 23:51:16 GMTSeatools said this drive passed it's long test but I can't get Windows 10 disk to format drive. I've deleted both partitions and created new ones and formatted both unallocated drives, but twice now, Windows 10 tells me it can't install on this drive and gives me an error message stating just that it can't install Windows 10 on this drive.

I'm trying to do a clean install and choosing "I don't have a key" option.
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Fri, 02 Mar 2018 00:18:12 GMTI need to move the machine away from where I sit.

How longcan keyboard & mouse cables be?

Thanks - rev
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Thu, 22 Feb 2018 00:43:10 GMTSo I wanted to get some reviews for a new PC which could meet my needs. Itís not that Iíve been putting off a new PC to save money, I just canít stand giving up Windows 7!!!
Budget wise Iím looking around $1,000 but I could got up to $2,000 if I find something which REALLY suites my needs.
...So I wanted to get some reviews for a new PC which could meet my needs. Itís not that Iíve been putting off a new PC to save money, I just canít stand giving up Windows 7!!!

Budget wise Iím looking around $1,000 but I could got up to $2,000 if I find something which REALLY suites my needs.

What will it be used for?

I want something that can handle video and photo editing well. Since the new Photoshop is only online based I guess I need something that can handle these programs online well.

Also I want to be able to burn discs. I presume an external Blu Ray burner should do.

Hard drive space does not matter so much since Iíll be saving most things on external drives.

Or should I embrace the horror of Mac? If it better meets my needs so be it.

Oh yeah, VGA isn't a total must but I'd really prefer it since I have an old LG which has fantastic picture if it's direct VGA.
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Wed, 21 Feb 2018 16:27:59 GMTHELP!!!

This is a total mystery.

I know my PC is VERY old but it's just the way I want it. It's been working fine for the past two years. No viruses or anything.

I shut it down normally and then came home from work and tried to turn it back on. NOTHING HAPPENS when I hit the power button. It doesn't even attempt to start up.

I took apart the side and front panel to see if the on button was broken, no it's fine.

As is normal when the PC is off a green light comes on in the back. Only when the PC is off. Since the green light is still on it's clearly getting power.

This is an "HP Pro 6000" tower PC. Windows 7 Professional.

HELP! This is very odd. I've hear from coworkers that something may have burned out, but if this were true shouldn't it have burned out when the PC was either on or trying to come on? Right now it's not even trying to start.